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#1249 of 2,221 schools in MO
East Elem.
Elementary School · Jefferson City · Jefferson City, MO
A Jefferson City elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1229 E MCCARTY, Jefferson City, MO 65101
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% vs MO 47% (2024)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Elem. score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where East Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,394/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jefferson City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,013
Median home value
$234,600
Median rent
$770/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| H Kenneth Kirchner SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Moreau Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 0.6 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 297 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #12 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,522NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Elem. is listed in JEFFERSON CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Elem.
East Elem. is a public elementary school in Jefferson City, MO, part of Jefferson City, serving approximately 298 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,249 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Elem.
What grades does East Elem. serve?
East Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend East Elem.?
East Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elem. is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Elem. rank in MO?
East Elem. ranks #1,249 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is East Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
East Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Elem. has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is East Elem. a charter school?
No, East Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Elem. a Title I school?
No, East Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Elem.?
99.3% of students at East Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 298
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cole County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (573) 659-3165
- Area population (ZIP 65101)
- 29,777
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65101; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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